European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - January 29, 1950, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Via the stars and stripes Uil by Josephine Culbertson it is a curious fact that Man players take finesse which Are quite unnecessary but shy away from other finesse which May be vital. Consider this Case North should have responded first with three diamonds but it South  vulnerable. A 9 85�a q a k 6 3 2 k 3 a a 10 109 7 6 4 8 7 4 4 of t a 99 a n s e k j 54 6 2 a 10 6 j j k 3 3 8752 q 105 the bidding Southi 25v 6pa pcs pass pass pass pass pass North 24 it 5nt 6 East pass pass pass pass is probable that the same six Spade contract would have been  West had happened to Lead a club Declarer would have Bee correctly but luckily for his own Side. West chose to attacking the heart suit. After study ing Dummy for a moment. Southpaw nothing to be gained by finessing the heart Queen so. He put up the Ace. Drew two rounds of Trumps then set out to establish the Diamond suit. Obviously he thought that he would give up a trick in that suit and then discard his two losing clubs on the fourth and fifth diamonds. He was in for crude Shock when East showed out and it became known that West had two stoppers. Nothing could now save South from los ing a Diamond and a club. South was a bit Hasty an guilty of superficial reasoning when he declined to take the heart finesse at trick 1 what harm could it do to play the heart Queen even if it lost to the King certainly neither de fender could have a Singleton heart the other holding nine hearts in that Case presumably would have made some bid  repeat even if the finesse Losi it would Cost nothing. South could always discard a loser a Diamond on the heart Ace. Wit the heart finesse actually win Ning. South would not be distressed by the Diamond break. He would get one discard on the heart Ace. And another on the Long Diamond he could so easily establish. Courtesy of King feature Syndicate it might As Well be the Bloom of Spring a least on the ladies is due to arrive in february traditional month for wearing Spring like hats garnished with posies and  whet Milady s clothes appetite. New York s fashion houses Are showing their collections. Here s the latest on what designers plan for 1950 s Vernal season Claire Mccardell he collection runs almost entirely to pleated outfits. From bathing suits to evening gowns shown in everything from Jersey to Nylon net. Usually pleated in tiny accordion crimps from shoulder to hem. Tied casually around Midriff with shoestring piping. She likes yellow this year from Pale Cream to deep mus Tard Gold. Printed Nylon Tricot dresses sheer As veiling Are permanently pleated worn Over slips of Darker tones. Collars Are Bandanna tied forthe most part Pale fleece Coats Are lined in vivid plaid Ging Ham. She shows new Brief play dress like a Tennis dress called the Short shift which Stop above Knees. Swim suits vary from Boomer to diaper types including one Broomstick pleated Model which May be crimped Back into place by simply rolling and drying. J o Copeland she make narrow Sheath dresses of every imaginable fabric strapless or with one strap add Brief fitted jacket that comes just to Waist for shopping or business office. But in removing jacket one is dressed for cock tails dinner or theater. She also adds White Organdi Scarf to Navy tailored suit or tucks White " lace handkerchief into pocket set High on sleeve of simple Navy  is Chiffon sweater dress consisting of sleeveless dress with sweater neckline cover up Bolero. Omar i am he likes Nar Row skirted suits with wide Sailor collars shows them i smooth worsted Dressy faille. Interest entered chiefly in col Lars revers of suits some Large and flaring some so wide the hang Over shoulders others close and curled under. Slim skirts May be Slit a Back or sides Back wrapped or Side slotted. Suit jackets Are lined in striped silk crepe or Taffetta to match accompanying blouses. Ahgrim Spring hat above sin tuscan Straw has White roses lilacs cascading Down right  Chapeau above right is done in bisque Felt with Blac faille facing is bedecked with Tea Rose. Mauve and Light Blu forget me not arranged in clusters Black veil. There Are starched Button on collars cuffs in White Linen for suit jackets  Fath in his n. Y. Collection balks at slim skirts presents full skirts. He shows scattering of straights tits. But majority Are bouffant from Waist. When the skirts Are hip hugging they often have full Over skirts. Pan Els or aprons. His clothes Aiso i n elude White pique line touches As Collar cuffs on dark frocks and Patent leather Meltsas accents to almost every Cas Ual ensemble. H a t t i e Carnegie hoi Basic Silhouette is round Dat hips slim of skill bodice. Most jackets in length Waist lines nipped in. Shoulders lightly padded if at All. Skirts slender for daytime Flat hipped flared for afternoon evening. Christian dior Aiso inn. A. Shows Brief slim skirts voluminous bodices. His neck lines Are simple symmetrical. He likes shirt like sleeve  from a Loose drooping on uts. Co a to. Bernice Charles creation Sec Ond from Bottom is made of Brilliant Blue Felt accented wit Blue and Grenadine red Flowers. Crown is open corded. Germaine Montabert s hat Bottom is done in Pink Felt follows profile. Shaded Pink lilacs Are pose around the Crown and High at one Side of brim. Philip m a n g one his tailored suits keep crispness of line faultless lit. He  of slim understated ensembles with Subtle Tousnt s in firing Lapel intricate wrapped sleeve  of Sharp color lining or Collar skirts Are , straight Slit. Jacket Are Usu ally hip length Man tailored sometimes braid bound in car Digan fashion sometimes classic. Alan gone also combines Blackard Navy Blue Satin in elegant theater coat of Black slippers tin lined in Navy Blue. Tin a Leser shows color Ful revealing Beach casual Wear. Prevailing theme Japa Nese Kinion print silk used in swim suits Patio dresses wrapped tied and wound with scarves. She borrows Indianu noose to add cowl drape to silk print dresses  shawl for others uses red and White checked table cloth dish Towel fabric for i colourful Beach shirts shorts and dresses. Also uses a  Blue Willow Ware print or Corduroy for play and swim suits. Javanese Batik for other each clothes and also shows eyelet bathing suits